Ok, so my surgeons office called today and scheduled me for Nov. 19th. I have been on the pre-op diet for 5 weeks and have lost 35 pounds. I still have two more weeks until surgery and am sure I can lose the other 15 pounds the doctor wants. Well my surgeon called me tonight and wants to push it out even further. I broke down jn tears because I don't think I have it in me to do the pre-op for four more weeks. I just want this done already.

This is one of my biggest fears. If this happens to me, you better believe I'm going to have at least one taco from Taco Bell, just to spite the dr.

This is one of my biggest fears. If this happens to me' date=' you better believe I'm going to have at least one taco from Taco Bell, just to spite the dr.[/quote']

I just don't get it. I did what he wanted and now he wants more. I don't know what I am going to do. I have until Friday to decide.

Maybe his reasons for pushing it out have to do with your own safety? Did he give any reasons? Hang in the sweetie.

Do you think that the doctor is trying move your surgery day to work better with his schedule? I can't even imagine how upset you are. But I have faith that you can do whatever is required to complete this process!

Maybe his reasons for pushing it out have to do with your own safety? Did he give any reasons? Hang in the sweetie.

He said it would be easier for him to do the surgery. He wants to make sure he can do it laporscopicly, whjch he should be able to, he did it that way when he took my band out and I am 35lbs less now.

Ok' date=' so my surgeons office called today and scheduled me for Nov. 19th. I have been on the pre-op diet for 5 weeks and have lost 35 pounds. I still have two more weeks until surgery and am sure I can lose the other 15 pounds the doctor wants. Well my surgeon called me tonight and wants to push it out even further. I broke down jn tears because I don't think I have it in me to do the pre-op for four more weeks. I just want this done already.[/quote']

CONGRATULATIONS on your perseverance resulting in 35 lbs lost! This has to be emotional for you. I can't imagine. You can do it! You've come this far, don't give up. Did your surgeon explain why he wanted to postpone your date? If not, call tomorrow after a night's sleep and ask 'why?'. We're here for you!

I just don't get it. I did what he wanted and now he wants more. I don't know what I am going to do. I have until Friday to decide.

Friday does he want to know whether you'll take the 11/19 surgery or the later date?

Do you think that the doctor is trying move your surgery day to work better with his schedule? I can't even imagine how upset you are. But I have faith that you can do whatever is required to complete this process!

I think its because its close to the holiday, but they dang scheduled it at that time.

Friday does he want to know whether you'll take the 11/19 surgery or the later date?

That is correct.

Maybe his reasons for pushing it out have to do with your own safety? Did he give any reasons? Hang in the sweetie.

I also wondered was it a safety issue. He should've given her an explanation.

I just don't get it. I did what he wanted and now he wants more. I don't know what I am going to do. I have until Friday to decide.

I totally understand. It was very hard to do 4 weeks. The only thing that kept me sane was trying all different kinds of Protein drinks. I served them in fancy glasses. I cheated once with a slice of lunch meat. The pay off was 20lbs. Down before surgery.

That is correct.

Be true to what you really feel. You've done an excellent job, just don't give up! I really don't know if I could've stayed on the liquid diet 5 weeks. You rock!!

Tell him no, that you want it on the original date. Be your own advocate and stand strong unless he can give you a great reason to wait.

You can do it! Look how far you've come already. I know you are going to be successful.

Tell him no' date=' that you want it on the original date. Be your own advocate and stand strong unless he can give you a great reason to wait.

You can do it! Look how far you've come already. I know you are going to be successful.[/quote']

I think the only reason he wants to change it is because he is going on vacation that week. He said he could do it, but the more weight I lose thr better. Ummm...isn't that why I am having surgery?

I had this happen. I asked for another doctor in the practice. Lo and behold, they scheduled me sooner.

Whatever happens, this is just a bump in the road. The prize is long-term. I know that is crappy advice when you have been on liquids for so long. Hang in there.